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2024 · 120 min · PG

Conclave

Directed by Edward Berger · Drama, Thriller

Conclave (2024) is a Drama film, directed by Edward Berger set in Rome during the 2020s. It runs 120 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of faith / religion and power & corruption play out through single location / bottle.

Composer
Volker Bertelmann
Cinematography
Stéphane Fontaine
Cast
Ralph FiennesStanley TucciJohn LithgowIsabella RosselliniLucian MsamatiCarlos DiehzSergio CastellittoBrían F. O'Byrne

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Rome
Setting
Urban
When
2020s

Premise & themes

Themes
Faith / ReligionPower & Corruption
Structure
Single Location / Bottle
Tone
TenseContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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